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How to beat a bigger taller person in a street fight

By nmg12345

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Let's face reality. Size really does matter, but it's not everything. You may not be bigger than your opponent, but you may be faster or wiser than him. Take advantage on whatever you have. Brains are much more important than brute strength. ... more »

How to Buy a Taser

By eHow Health Editor

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A taser is not only a crime fighting tool for law enforcement, but they are now readily available as self defense items that can be carried by individuals. Use these steps to learn more about tasers and where and how you can buy one of your own... more »

How to calculate your heart rate

By michael risner

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How do you know what your heart reate is, or someone else's in an emergency situation... more »

How to Check the Health Quality of Your Hotel Room

By asmestad

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When you leave home to stay in a hotel, it should meet all of your health expectations and then some. It is important to check into the health quality of your hotel room by doing some research online or calling the hotel. Here are some tips on ... more »

How to Choose the Best Public Restroom

By beachmom

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You walk into a busy restroom and it hits you. The stench is overwhelming, but you really need to use the bathroom. What is a girl to do? Read on to find out how to pick the cleanliest bathroom stall... more »

How to Clean Bathtub Caulk

By David Sarokin

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Did you know that caulk was invented by the ancient Babylonians? Well...maybe it wasn't, but whoever came up with it, caulk was a great invention. Except for its unpleasant habit of growing mildew and mold. Here's how to clean it... more »

How to Clean Your Hands

By FrogDoc

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Hand washing is a critical step in preventing the spread diseases. This is particularly important during cold and flu season, as well as when handling and preparing food. In order to be effective, however, it must be done properly... more »

How to cool down in the hot weather.

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Put sun cream on, keep out of the sun As much as possible. Find any swimming pool's to go to. Or buy/rent a swimming pool. Drink plenty of water is one way to stay cool in the hot weather.have plenty of cold bath's Stay in door's with a window ... more »

How to Deal With Riot Control Agents

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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We live in a world that is not always just. It is also the right of everyone to demonstrate against these injustices (at least in some countries). Unfortunately, the powers that be will frequently use riot control agents to disperse or control ... more »

How to Decrease the Risk of Contracting a Super bug or Other Infection

By Jerrie DeRose

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There is growing concern over the staph and strep infections that have become drug resistant from an overuse of antibiotics, something virologists began warning the government and doctors about over fifteen years ago. There are also some simple ... more »

How to Determine False Medical Beliefs

By tconroy30

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We all have been told that an apple a day will keep the doctor away. The general public does not truly believe a word of this statement but still eat an apple a day. Sometimes, even doctors are duped by medical misinformation. Take a look at ... more »

How to Determine If You Have Pure Drinking Water

By sekitto kisakye

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Water is life and health is wealth. Therefore, we must protect our lives safe by drinking clean water. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Dispose of Used Sharps

By eHow Health Editor

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Tattoo shops, like the medical field, deal with contaminated Sharps needles on a daily basis. These Sharps must be disposed of properly to ensure public health and safety from needle sticks by objects that could potentially be infected with ... more »

How to Donate Blood

By DrJewell

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Donating blood saves lives. It is a fast, easy and usually painless procedure that lasts for about 20 minutes. Most healthy individuals can donate blood. The general guidelines for donors are people over age 17 (16 years with parental or guardian ... more »

How to Donate Platelets

By eHow Health Editor

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Platelets are the part of your blood that help control bleeding. Patients undergoing bone marrow transplants, surgery or chemotherapy rely on platelet donations to help them recover. If you want to give back to your community or help a family ... more »

How to Encourage Property Owners to Increase Wheelchair Accessibility

By eHow Health Editor

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People with disabilities want to move about in society with the best access possible. Fortunately, both law and social conscience are moving toward increasing access for all citizens... more »

How to End a Fight With One Blow

By peterclark13

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Violence isn’t very funny. In fact, it can be evil. Still, it’s a fact of life. As Mickey Knox says in "Natural Born Killers," “All animals do it.” When he says it in the movie he's actually an enlightened dude. Though most people will do most ... more »

How to Enhance your Intelligence

By rodmarqc22

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Brain is very similar to a muscle. Like muscles, brain also needs the right kind of exercise and nutrition. The more you use your brain in the right direction, the more you will enhance your ability to focus and think sharply. On the contrary, if ... more »

How to Enroll a Child in Head Start

By Tippy

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The National Head Start Association (NHSA) exists to help underprivileged children, up to the age of five, and their families. Developed to assist parents in their role of being their child’s first teacher, the NHSA also offers center-based ... more »

How to Enroll in a Start! Heart Walk

By eHow Health Editor

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The cost of health care is rapidly rising as many people fight extra pounds and obesity. If people could shed the extra pounds, many diseases could be prevented. The American Heart Association has started the Start! Campaign which encourages and ... more »

How to Fight Against Malaria

By sekitto kisakye

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Malaria is one of the most dangerous diseases that affects people's lives mainly in sub-saharan Africa and nearly 90 percent are children under five years and pregnant women... more »

How to Fight Germs in Public

By eHow Health Editor

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Germs are everywhere, and while a bit gross, they are not always bad. A certain amount of exposure to germs helps to strengthen our immune systems. However, for those with compromised immune systems or other health concerns, fighting germs, ... more »

How to Fix America's Healthcare Crisis

By holler4health

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Improving access to America's broken medical system is not the solution to our health woes. Cancer rates have soared from 1 in 8000 to nearly 1 in 2 in one industrial century. Aside from emergent care, medical care used to be rarely necessary. It ... more »

How to Fly Healthy

By asmestad

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Plane travel can make people nervous not only because of a fear of flying, but also because of health risks. Confined to close quarters with a large number of people, with inevitable climate, altitude and environmental changes when you fly, you ... more »

How to Get a Good Tan Without Getting Sunburned

By nmg12345

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Most people like having a tan, but getting burnt can be painful and annoying. Follow these steps to safely achieve a tan without being harmed by the sun's rays... more »

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